Still Time to Give Before the New Year

Wherever you or your loved one is on their journey with alopecia, we are strongest when we come together as a community to support each other, and to advance research for treatments and ultimately a cure. 2023 was full of achievements all possible thanks to the support of friends like you: two new FDA-approved treatments, a revitalized patient conference, a new and improved website at naaf.org, the frequently viewed “You Are Not Alone Education and Empowerment” webinar series, and the inaugural Walk For Alopecia™, just to name a few. Please consider a year-end gift to continue this important work. Together, we can empower a better future for all those living with alopecia areata.

Tell Your Legislators – Make Wigs Affordable!

Wigs should be affordable for patients with alopecia areata, and our legislation in both the House and Senate will help make that happen.  ”The cost of a wig coupled with inadequate insurance coverage for wigs should not have to be another burden to bear. It’s time for a change!” says Legislative Liaison Supriya Surender. ”Asking our elected officials to co-sponsor this legislation is the catalyst to making wigs more affordable for the entire medical hair loss community and getting the coverage we deserve.“   Just enter your name and address on the web page, and a communication will be automatically sent to your lawmakers urging them to support these bills.  

Call For a Creative Volunteer!

Have you been looking for an opportunity to support the alopecia community, and are you experienced using Canva? If so, this short-term volunteer role (2- 4 weeks long) may be the one for you! We’re looking for an individual to help create electronic flyer templates for NAAF support groups throughout the US and Canada. The content created through this one-time effort will help inform the public about our support meetings. These virtual and in-person get togethers provide a comfortable and trusting environment for individuals with alopecia and their families to share their personal experiences with this challenging disease. Please email Judy@naaf.org to be considered for this opportunity!

Dr. Britt Craiglow

New Webinar - What’s New in Pediatric
 Alopecia Areata Treatment?

In 2023, the FDA approved the first treatment for alopecia areata in adolescents. Pediatric dermatologist Brittany Craiglow, MD, will bring us up to date on alopecia areata in children and the current treatment landscape.

Join us for this live webinar taking place on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at 7:00 pm ET / 6:00pm CT / 4:00pm PT.

This webinar is part of NAAF’s You Are Not Alone, Education and Empowerment Webinar Series,
supported by Eli Lilly and Company, Pfizer, and Sun Pharma.

NAAF Grants: Student Internship Awards
 and Travel Grant Applications Now Open

Applications for Student Internship Awards for 2024 are now open. These awards support students (undergraduate, graduate, or medical), residents, or fellows interested in conducting research focused on alopecia areata. The goal is to enable promising young scientists and physicians to hone their research skills and further their careers as investigators focused on improving the lives of those living with alopecia areata. Awardees will receive $3,000 as salary/stipend. The deadline to apply is February 15, 2024. To learn more visit: https://www.naaf.org/research-grants/2024-student-internship-awards-open/. 

Travel Grant applications are also open for 2024 conference presentations. Travel Grants help early career researchers cover the cost of attending a scientific conference or meeting to present research related to alopecia areata and are awarded on a rolling basis. To learn more and download an application, visit https://www.naaf.org/research-grants/2024-travel-grant/.

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